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title: Index.Update Method (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm159187046
f1_keywords:
- vbawd10.chm159187046
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.Index.Update
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ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Index.Update Method (Word)

Updates the entries shown in specified index.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Update**

 _expression_ Required. A variable that represents an **[Index](index-object-word.md)** object.


## Remarks

 Use the **UpdatePageNumbers** method to update the page numbers of items in a table of contents or figures.


## See also


#### Concepts


[Index Object](index-object-word.md)

